Category: Sermons
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December 24 – CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE, 7 p.m.
Join us in this celebration of joy as Christ Jesus our Savior is born. Have you thought about how babies are announced? Some send e-mails. Others give away pink or blue cigars. My husband bought giant Snickers bars to announce to our children the birth of their brother. How did God announce the birth of…
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December 12, 2010 – CHRISTMAS CHOIR CONCERT, 4 pm in the Sanctuary
After His birth Jesus had visitors. Wise men came to pay homage and bear gifts. They experienced exceedingly great joy upon finding God’s long-predicted King of the Jews. Countering that honor, King Herod came against Jesus with a vengeance to annihilate this perceived threat. In the midst of this great clash, God’s plan was not…
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December 5, 2010 – Joseph’s Story: Dreams Really Do Come True
Consider someone who has a dream. Perhaps it is personal – to realize some personal potential, like becoming a professional singer. Or, perhaps someone comes to your mind with a dream for social justice or to help the helpless, like providing for orphaned children. Now think about this: God has a dream. That may surprise…
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November 28, 2010 – Jesus’ Ancestors: A Long Line of Good Men
There are many examples of manhood in the entertainment industry: Wild Hogs; Fight Club; Saving Private Ryan. Ever wonder what is a good man in God’s eyes? If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, will it matter later whether you are a good man? What will your children and great grandchildren say about you?…
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November 21, 2010 – The Holy Spirit: A Gift Given
The devil thought he was going to wipe out Christianity with one fell swoop, the murder of Stephen. But instead, that event worked to spread the message about Jesus Christ to the surrounding regions. The disciples left dangerous Jerusalem but they didn’t run for their lives. They continued their mission of going into the world…
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November 14, 2010 – Faith Comes Against Hate
Some say – I am offended by God sending Jesus to die on the cross. That’s too violent for me. Yes, violence offends. But let’s think about our world. Is it a civilized world with less or more violence than in past times? The newspaper reports that a violent video game broke sales records as…
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October 31, 2010 – A Purpose Driven Lifestyle Gone Awry
How important is your personal integrity to you? Do you live by childhood admonitions that encourage honesty and truthfulness? I remember George Washington said, “I cannot tell a lie . . . But then a few centuries later George Burns said, “Acting is all about honesty. If you can fake that, you’ve got it made.”…
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October 24, 2010 – A Purpose-Driven Lifestyle
READ THE STORY: Barnabas, A Purpose Driven Lifestyle From Acts 4:36-37, Acts 9:27, Acts 11:22-30, Acts 12:24-25. Read also Psalm 40:1-11.
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October 10, 2010 – Believe and Receive
Have you ever thought that turning to believe in Jesus would bring you times of refreshing? Have you ever believed that if you just get down on your knees and pray that it was an invitation to God to come into your life and make a difference? Can you imagine turning to God and knowing…